Michael Pezzetta scored his second straight game-winner (this time in bizarre fashion), AA remained a rock between the pipes, and Ben Danford got the post-game belt in a massive Game 2 win for the Toronto Marlies 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

John Gruden on the Marlies' fourth line scoring back-to-back game winners to take a 2-0 series lead: "We don't really have a one-through-four. We have four lines that can all play the game." The head coach after a 2-1 OT W 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

A series upset usually has to start with at least a split on the road. Mission accomplished for the Toronto Marlies in Game 1 in Wilkes-Barre 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

Now playing with house money after three straight winner-take-all victories, the Marlies' reward is a matchup with the vaunted WBS Penguins, starting tonight in Wilkes-Barre. Eastern Conference Final series preview via @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social 👇 #MarliesLive #LeafsForever

John Gruden on the benefits of a deep run by the Marlies: "These are great moments for Cowan, Chadwick, Danford, Akhtyamov... I can't say enough about how important it is to learn how to play and win at this time of the year." #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

Five thoughts on the Toronto Marlies' playoff run, via @APetrielli.bsky.social: - Akhtyamov shines - Danford's solid pro debut - Villeneuve's big production - Cowan's mixed showing & more 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

Comebacks and winner-take-all victories continue to be the story of the playoffs for the resilient Toronto Marlies, who are onto the Conference Finals after a dramatic late winner by Easton Cowan. @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social's Game 5 story, notes, and highlights 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

John Gruden after another comeback win punched the Marlies' ticket to the Conference Final: "I said it between the periods: 'We bet on you guys if our backs are against the wall'" The head coach after a dramatic 3-2 win in Game 5 in Cleveland 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

Ryan Tverberg and Artur Akhtyamov continued to roll, and got more support from the switched-up lines, as the Marlies forced yet another winner-takes-all game. @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social on the impressive rookie D pair, new 4th line & more 👇 #MarliesLive #LeafsForever

John Gruden on the Marlies bouncing back to force a winner-takes-all Game 5 vs. Cleveland: “We got our team back." The head coach after a 5-2 victory in Game 4 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

The Toronto Marlies are facing elimination tonight after a feeble shutout defeat to Cleveland in Game 3. @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social's seven things that need to improve to extend the series in Game 4 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

Former Leafs GM Brad Treliving on Morgan Rielly's future: "Who knows what the future holds, but sometimes, a change is good for everybody, right?" Treliving on Tavares playing the wing for Team Canada, where it went wrong in Toronto 👇 #LeafsForever

John Gruden on Ben Danford’s two playoff appearances for the Marlies: “He is not afraid of the moment." The Marlies head coach on adjustments for Game 3, Danford's preparedness for pro playoff hockey, his goalies + more 👇 #MarliesLive #LeafsForever

Amid reports of “serious interest” from the Maple Leafs in David Carle, here is a deep dive into the University of Denver head coach via college hockey expert Alex Drain 👇 #LeafsForever

Amid reports of “serious interest” from the Maple Leafs in David Carle, here is a deep dive into the University of Denver head coach via college hockey expert Alex Drain 👇 #LeafsForever

The Maple Leafs’ front-office house cleaning continued with the departure of Brandon Pridham and Derek Clancey from the organization. @APetrielli.bsky.social discusses the latest management changes 👇 #LeafsForever

The Maple Leafs’ front-office house cleaning continued with the departure of Brandon Pridham and Derek Clancey from the organization. @APetrielli.bsky.social discusses the latest management changes 👇 #LeafsForever

Five Leafs thoughts for your long weekend, via @APetrielli.bsky.social: - Draft philosophy & the first overall pick - A word of caution on trading down from 1OA - The Matthew Knies trade speculation - The Marlies' playoff run - Speed & youth in the NHL playoffs 👇 #LeafsForever

Five Leafs thoughts for your long weekend, via @APetrielli.bsky.social: - Draft philosophy & the first overall pick - A word of caution on trading down from 1OA - The Matthew Knies trade speculation - The Marlies' playoff run - Speed & youth in the NHL playoffs 👇 #LeafsForever

John Gruden on another comeback win for the Marlies in G1 vs. Cleveland: "I can't explain it... All I know is that this group is resilient, and we won't go away easily." On Danford's debut: "To come in like that in your first game at this level was pretty impressive" 👇 #MarliesLive #LeafsForever

At long last, the Leafs finally pulled the trigger on the firing of Craig Berube. It was low-hanging fruit, but John Chayka got his first big decision right, with things to think about re: Matthews, the organizational "shift" + more via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇 #LeafsForever

🎙️ New Podcast 🎙️ Finally, real optimism in Leafland! @APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social discuss the Craig Berube firing, the field of candidates to replace him, and Auston Matthews' future amid rampant speculation 👇 #LeafsForever

The third round gets underway tonight in Cleveland for the Toronto Marlies. Series preview & schedule to get you set, via @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

🎙️ New Podcast 🎙️ Finally, real optimism in Leafland! @APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social discuss the Craig Berube firing, the field of candidates to replace him, and Auston Matthews' future amid rampant speculation 👇 #LeafsForever

John Chayka on whether Matthews' future impacted the decision to fire Craig Berube: "None. Zero." On whether player feedback influenced the decision: "We didn't solicit feedback from the players on the coaching staff at all." Chayka's full remarks on the Berube firing 👇 #LeafsForever

At long last, the Leafs finally pulled the trigger on the firing of Craig Berube. It was low-hanging fruit, but John Chayka got his first big decision right, with things to think about re: Matthews, the organizational "shift" + more via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇 #LeafsForever

John Gruden on Artur Akhtyamov's rising profile in the Leafs organization: "I've said this since day one -- he reminds me a lot of Ilya Sorokin." Gruden on AA, Hildeby, Danford, Villeneuve + more after practice 👇 #MarliesLive #LeafsForever

John Gruden on the challenge for Ben Danford acclimating to playoff hockey with the Marlies: “The hockey instincts are there.. He's cognizant of his own end... World Junior experience... Good players like that find a way to figure it out." 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

"In just under 50 days’ time, McKenna or Stenberg will be the most valuable asset in the Leafs organization. Every bit of work this summer should be done with that in mind." How 1OA changes the Leafs' big picture 👇 #LeafsForever

Slam that beer, Dakota Mermis! The Marlies are headed to the third round. @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social catches you up on a character Game 5 win on the road in Laval 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

John Gruden on the Marlies advancing to the third round after a third-period comeback in Laval: "I knew we were going to get the next one and the one after that." The head coach after a massive Game 5 road victory 👇 #MarliesLive #LeafsForever

"In just under 50 days’ time, McKenna or Stenberg will be the most valuable asset in the Leafs organization. Every bit of work this summer should be done with that in mind." How 1OA changes the Leafs' big picture 👇 #LeafsForever

With Chayka hired and the first overall pick secured, all the attention has turned to Auston Matthews and Craig Berube's futures. On the Matthews-Leafs two-way street, and the Berube litmus test 👇 #LeafsForever

With Chayka hired and the first overall pick secured, all the attention has turned to Auston Matthews and Craig Berube's futures. On the Matthews-Leafs two-way street, and the Berube litmus test 👇 #LeafsForever

It wasn't a dream, Leafs Nation. Last night really happened. A draft lottery pot of gold has given the Maple Leafs organization the momentum boost they badly needed 👇 #LeafsForever

John Chayka on the Maple Leafs winning the first-overall pick: "Just elated... A meaningful step and a monumental type of opportunity... Just very excited for the organization and fan base." Chayka & Sundin after the lottery win 👇 #LeafsForever

A new dawn. A new day. The Maple Leafs have won the 2026 draft lottery! @APetrielli.bsky.social's initial reaction 👇 #LeafsForever

The fate of the Maple Leafs' 2026 first-round pick will be known in about an hour's time. Draft lottery odds and preview 👇 #LeafsForever

The Marlies are one win away from the 3rd round after a dominant G3 victory over Laval, with a chance to punch their ticket to the division finals tonight. Catch up on a 6-2 W in which Cowan, Haymes, Villeneuve, Tverberg, Shaw, and AA kept rolling 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

Chayka on the challenges of managing in Toronto: "I don't think the league is going to do us any favours writ large... We'll focus on what we can control." What happens if Sundin doesn't like a move? "We don't do it." Good interview by Friedge 👇 #LeafsForever

John Chayka on whether the Leafs are still building around Matthews & Nylander going forward: "That's a fair assessment... We are talking about world-class players… Moving world-class players makes it hard to get better.”

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Mats Sundin on the backlash surrounding John Chayka as the Leafs' new GM: "I've watched John for a long time... He is a super-intelligent, progressive, hard-working guy who understands the game." Sundin Q&A 👇 #LeafsForever

John Chayka on the questions about his reputation around the NHL: "I have a lot of really great relationships around the league... I was able to do a lot of transactions and business (in Arizona)." Chayka Q&A 👇

Mats Sundin on working with John Chayka in Leafs management: "We have the same vision of what a winning team looks like... I think we're going to complement each other perfectly." Sundin on moving to Toronto to join the front office 👇 #LeafsForever

John Chayka on the importance of selling Matthews on a winning vision in Toronto: "I just came from an organization where we spent our entire existence looking for that exact player." The new Leafs GM speaks on Matthews, Berube, the interview process + more 👇 #LeafsForever

Keith Pelley: "There have been countless erroneous reports over the past six weeks, including that I was using AI during the trade deadline, and Neil is John's agent. Proposterous, all of it. Tie (Domi) wasn't involved in the process whatsoever." Pelley on the hiring of Chayka & Sundin 👇

John Gruden on Mats Sundin joining the Leafs' front office: "We just heard the news... His name speaks for itself... We're excited to work with him as a staff." The Marlies head coach after a 6-2 Game 3 victory over Laval 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

Keith Pelley has made a massive, controversial gamble with his bet on John Chayka as the Leafs' new GM/head of hockey ops. @APetrielli.bsky.social dives into his initial thoughts 👇 #LeafsForever

Easton Cowan has officially announced himself in the Marlies' playoff run. After the vets got the comeback started, an impressive three-point game from the rookie helped power the Marlies to a massive 6-2 victory in Game 2 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

John Gruden on Easton Cowan's end-to-end goal in Game 2 vs. Laval: "A dynamic player who can make big plays in big moments... He's a winner." Gruden after a 6-2 victory to tie the series 1-1 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive